Ready for winter?

[Larry Caldwell]

Seems like overkill to me. Don't have (or need) A/C here, but just keep the (manual) thermostat at it's lowest setting, if we're cold we can turn it up though the oil furnace is mostly to keep the place from freezing if we're away. Woodstove takes care of our regular heat.

I really dislike the similar system most, if not all new vehicles have. I don't need the temperature to stay within some narrow range, bring back the old-style heater controls!

We use the heat pump for backup heat in the winter too. If you're cold, build a fire.

I was shocked last week to read that the *average* heating bill in some state is $466/month. That's horrifying. With fuel oil and natural gas prices riding high, a lot of people are going to be cold this winter. Thanks to my hot iron box, my highest power bill last winter was $125, and that's my only utility bill. Oh, and about 10 bucks worth of gas for the chainsaw. I'll have to give myself a raise. Fortunately, work I do for myself is tax free.

 

[sandman2234]

What's that? Winter doesn't exist down here.

Pretty much my thoughts too, but... Wife gets cold when temp goes below 70, so at least I know that winter is here!
David from jax

 

[Eagle1]

It was in the 40's this morning and high is low 70's, has put on warm shorts and sleeves on the t shirt

 

[Helogabals]

Nice thread !

Even in some areas here mornings are below 0 C, we still have October and November for autumn. REAL winter would arrive with December. I mean with stable frost and snow. Few days dosnt count

Things to do
drain garden watering sys
bring from "rancho" 6 - 8 crates of firewood. They are there stored in shed since mid winter, nice and dry already
there also are stored winter tires and snowblower. Will bring them in one go

Snow blade is on FEL, and that is QC, so not yet
Maybe I should get chains for tractor. Cant figure out

Already done
went-machine is set for heat recuperation (10 sec job)



As Tesla driver I dont care a lot anymore, but just for your info. in this part of the world petrol stations at mid October start to sell "winter diesel". Basically it is just "dryer" stuff. In regular diesel as a "lubricant" of HP pump is added paraffin oil. But paraffin is gelling in negative temps. So petrol companies reduce amount of paraffin in fuel sold in winter season. As I have noticed, this is a thing only in Scandinavia and Baltics. Already Poland and Germany dont do that

 

[Tinhack]

It's currently 93 here. Supposed hit 96-97 later. The thought of Winter hasn't even entered my mind. It doesn't get here until the second or third week of January and usually lasts for a couple of weeks. We start picking strawberries the middle of February.

 

[coobie]

What is the bred of your pup? Face looks close to our English Cocker Spaniel, except he has a white and brown eye patches. Jon

She is a brittany spaniel..

 

[Larry Caldwell]

It's currently 93 here. Supposed hit 96-97 later. The thought of Winter hasn't even entered my mind. It doesn't get here until the second or third week of January and usually lasts for a couple of weeks. We start picking strawberries the middle of February.

That is so sad. I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[Tinhack]

That is so sad. I'm sorry to hear that.

What, about the strawberries?

 

[ovrszd]

We use the heat pump for backup heat in the winter too. If you're cold, build a fire.

I was shocked last week to read that the *average* heating bill in some state is $466/month. That's horrifying. With fuel oil and natural gas prices riding high, a lot of people are going to be cold this winter. Thanks to my hot iron box, my highest power bill last winter was $125, and that's my only utility bill. Oh, and about 10 bucks worth of gas for the chainsaw. I'll have to give myself a raise. Fortunately, work I do for myself is tax free.

You heated for a year and only used $10 of chainsaw gas?

 

[Jstpssng]

What, about the strawberries?

I have plenty in my freezer... compliments of our summer.